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Federal law generally does not regulate employment contracts between employers and employees with one exception: contracts that require the joining or refraining from joining of a labor union as a condition of employment. On the federal level, these contracts are governed by the National Labor Relations Act. States may have a corresponding provision and may also have additional provisions regarding employment contracts.
Pennsylvania law has similar provisions to federal regarding union membership. It also has additional provisions concerning employment contracts.
Union membership
An employer can not require an employee to sign a contract whereby the employee must join or remain a member of a labor union, or refrain from joining or withdraw membership in a labor union, as a condition of employment. §206e
Wage payment
An employer can not enter into an agreement with employees to contravene the provisions of the wage payment act. §260.7
Waiver of rights
An employee can not be required to enter into an agreement to waive his or her rights to unemployment compensation benefits. §861
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Union membership
Pennsylvania Unconsolidated Statutes Title 43, §206e
Wage payment
Pennsylvania Unconsolidated Statutes Title 43, §260.7
Waiver of rights
Pennsylvania Unconsolidated Statutes Title 43, Article VII, §861